Kauai County

... Hiranaka repaid the State of Hawaiʻi $75,633.25 in restitution ....

... unemployment on Maui Island stands at 7.4% ....

... Were you fooled when the Carpenters Union pretended to end its opposition to panelized construction after the Lahaina Fires?  Sucker ....

... a sweeping reform of Kauai’s property tax system ....

... releasing incompatible male mosquitoes to try and stop the near-certain extinction of at least four species of Native Hawaiian honeycreepers ....

... testimony to the Honolulu, Maui and Kauai county councils about measures that could increase the supply of housing ....

... following a protest by the incumbent service provider that was not selected, American Medical Response (AMR) ....

... IIT is a way to control insect pests, like mosquitoes, without using harmful chemicals ....

... allowing homebuilding on lot sizes smaller than currently allowed ....

... Bill 2901, Draft 1, which would increase the homeowner exemption by $60,000 and repeal miscellaneous property tax exemptions ....

... Bills on the move: Honolulu, Hawaii County, Kauai County ....

... a new tax classification specifically for long-term “gap” rentals ....

... While conservation partners wait for final approval of a proposed mosquito birth control, also known as the Incompatible Insect Technique (IIT) ....

... The continuing shortage of qualified school bus drivers statewide will suspend bus transportation services at ten of Oʻahu’s 24 high schools and four schools on Kauaʻi when the new school year begins ....

... Kauai Police and outside agencies working on forensic evidence and DNA testing ....

... Implementing cutting-edge strategies to control and eradicate invasive mosquitoes that spread avian malaria, which has ravaged Hawaiian forest bird populations ....

... draft environmental assessment for the use of Wolbachia-based incompatible male mosquitoes on the island of Kauaʻi to stop the spread of avian malaria ....

... This situation has left the owners of many long-term rentals stuck with much higher tax bills ....

... following the signing of a bill by Governor Josh Green, M.D., facilitating the continued community-based management of this 65-acre state park ....

... In a 2014 investigation, the division discovered the employer failed to pay overtime when required and recovered $33,612 ....

... Making Hawaii’s county property tax systems more simple is the best way Hawaii’s counties can provide tax relief ....

... The Plaintiffs—a non-profit corporation called “For Our Rights” and five residents of Kauaʻi—sought monetary damages, claiming that Gov. Ige violated their due process rights ....

... Resolution No. 2023-33 will establish the real property tax rates for fiscal 2024 ....

... stealing money intended to provide scholarships to underprivileged students at Kamehameha Schools ....

... Information sought in the 2010 murder of HSTA employee Amber Jackson ....

... The Princeville Public Library will receive $2 million ... Kaua‘i High School will receive $1.5 million ....

... the proposed tax credit could be critical for some property owners who might otherwise have to increase the rents of their tenants ....

... Opponents of HB132/SB180 are encouraging the other Hawaii County Councils to follow Kauai's example ....

... Applications for consideration should be submitted by April 21, 2023 ....

... call the “midnight rubber stamp” a violation of Hawaiʻi’s protections for streams and the environment ....

... 2022 saw a mysterious high-altitude balloon alert over Kauai....

“...In addition to squid beaks, fish skeletons and other prey remains, we found at least six hagfish traps and we also found significant amounts of at least seven types of fishing net, at least two types of plastic bags, a light protector, fishing line and a float from a net...."

... Beginning today, parties to certain small claims cases will be required to use TurboCourt, an online application, to file, negotiate, and attempt to resolve their small claims cases ....

... the HD37 Democratic Committee picked three nominees: Ron Menor, Charlotte Nekota, Trish LaChica.  Kauai HD16 Democrats picked Evslin, Chock and Cristobal ....

... The rate increase is subject to approval by the PUC and any increase is not expected to impact member bills until the second half of 2023 ....

... In October a team hauled out 820-pounds of rubbish in three helicopter sling loads ....

... United States District Judge Jill A. Otake today sentenced Victor Aguilar, 66, of Kauai, Hawaii to 168 months of imprisonment ....

... In just two days, 48 seconds of PA James Winkler talking about the lack of doctors on Kauai has logged almost 610,000 views ....

... CWS officials conducted a “grab and go” of B.D. without a court order or prior notice to David. State officials took B.D. from her school, placed her in Keahiolalo’s custody, immediately escorted Keahiolalo and B.D. to the airport, and flew them to Kauai ....

"... We believe this case is solvable ...."

... “Symbolic of Widespread Corruption in Hawaii” ....

... Hawaii’s gross domestic product is down by 4.43% since 2019, yet even as the economy suffers, all four counties seem determined to spend like crazy ....

... Brun, who was indicted with 11 other defendants on drug trafficking offenses, an assault on a federal law enforcement officer, witness tampering, evidence tampering, and firearm offenses, pled guilty to ten of those charges ....

... Kauaʻi’s power generation mix for 2021 included 45% solar, 14% hydro and 11% biomass ....

... FBI agents interviewed Kauai Councilmember Felicia Cowden in September, 2020 ....

... In the federal system the little fish eats the big fish.  We've got a menu .... 

... The District Family and/or District Court of the Fifth Circuit is accepting applications from attorneys interested in serving as per diem judges ....

... This proves there is much more corruption to be ferreted out--and the crooks know it ....

“...With a combined effort of increased enforcement, as well as partnerships with third-party platforms such as Expedia, the Kaua‘i Planning Department estimates that illegal vacation rentals on Kaua‘i have gone from roughly 1,500 in 2017 down to less than 50 today....”

... OHA is seeking a new ‘Auditor’ willing to generate a report that will condemn the CLA Audit as “inflammatory statements” and “lies” ....